Germany’s Merz says no ‘immediate’ Ukraine EU membership
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:48 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine will not join the European Union immediately. However, he suggested that Ukraine could participate in EU meetings without voting rights.
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